Melbourne was founded along the Yarra River in 1835 after abandoning an earlier bid to establish a European settlement inside the Port Phillip Bay heads close to Sorrento in 1803. During the 1850’s gold rush, the city of Melbourne boomed with gold discoveries taking place across many regional Victoria areas like Bendigo, Ballarat, Beechworth, Castlemaine and Daylesford.
Melbourne is located on the traditional land of the Kulin Nation, for the Wurundjeri, Boonerwrung, Taungurong, Djajawurrung and Wathaurung people who make up the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has long been a significant gathering place for social events, education, cultural significance and sport.
Melbourne the capital of Victoria is home to a population nearing 5 million people. Many of the citizens of Melbourne reside in suburbs to the east and south of the Yarra River, sprawled around Port Phillip bay and extending as far east the Dandenong ranges.
If you are planning a Melbourne holiday, All Bargain Car Rentals in Bayswater can assist with a cheap car rental transport which won’t break your getaway travel budget. We’ve been helping travellers tour around this magnificent city of Melbourne, taking advantage of its scenic attractions with budget priced car rentals that will take you there and back safely, comfortably, reliably and very affordably. With the savings in your pocket and the freedom of your own car rental to do as you please, greater Victoria offers so many attractions from which you can choose, whether it be visiting Geelong then touring the Great Ocean Rd, Puffing Billy for a nostalgic steam train ride through the Dandenong ranges, 1000 steps walk in Ferntree Gully’s Sherbrooke forest, Phillip island’s fairy penguins, Healesville wildlife sanctuary, or perhaps one of the many boutique wineries of the Yarra valley, we’ve got a cheap rental car alternative that’ll get you there.
When staying in Melbourne be sure that you take advantage of your car rental savings and dine out at one of the many gourmet cuisine restaurants, followed by experiencing one of the many festivals, rock gigs or plays that the city has to offer. Epic sporting events both local and international regularly take place across this multicultural city that’s full of sensational parks, open spaces and beautiful gardens coupled with historic architecture. There's so many places for travellers to explore from Federation Square, Crown casino or the Melbourne arcades and laneways lined with exquisite dining restaurants, trendy cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques, the city of Melbourne has colourful vibrant atmosphere well worth taking in.
Melbourne is widely renowned as Australia's sporting and events capital city, hosting a variety of local and international fixtures which include: Australian Open Tennis, Cricket, Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix – Albert Park, Moomba Festival, Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, The Royal Melbourne Show, Melbourne Cup, AFL, NRL and Soccer just to name a few.
The options are plentiful when holidaying in and around Melbourne driving a rental car from All Bargain Car Rentals. So don’t forget, next time you’re planning a visit to one or many of the gem attractions that Melbourne and greater Victoria has on offer, book yourself a cheap car rental that'll get you from A – B safely and comfortably, thanks to the unbeatable car hire team at All Bargain Car Rentals.
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